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Senate approves mental health legislation for U.S. pilots and controllers
Original: Senate approves mental health legislation for U.S. pilots, air traffic controllers
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation addressing mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers. The measure is intended to make it easier for aviation workers to seek treatment without automatically jeopardizing their medical certification or careers. It follows long-standing concerns that fear of losing their licenses deters pilots and controllers from reporting mental health struggles.
Why now: Lawmakers are responding to growing concern that stigma and licensing penalties discourage aviation safety workers from seeking mental health care.
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- Senate approves mental health legislation for U.S. pilots, air traffic controllers · The Spokesman-Review
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